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For 25 years across 3 continents Goth Carter has created compelling
photographic statements in both black and white and colour.
His strong, clear style is stamped on both the photos he has produced
in his professional work as well as those he takes during his efree timef - clear, candid images he plucks from the 'noise' of the streets
and everyday life in Australia, the United States and Japan.
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Born: Sydney, Australia.
Lifelong connection with photography through both his parents who
are professional photographers, writers and filmmakers. Goth began
taking photos in his early teens, and could independently take a black
and white photograph, process the film and make a handprint by the
age of fifteen.
His earlier work was an extension of his interest
in peoplefs hidden or private sides or fantasies which materialized
in the form of [mainly black and white] photographic portraits. His
influences include the black and white photographers from the e40s
onwards who made powerful statements with their portraits and fashion
photos, such as Francesco Scuvullo and Helmut Newton. Since coming
to Japan and his marriage in 2003 Goth is concentrating more on Art
photography and is compiling thousands of images he has taken candidly
on the streets and trains of Osaka [and other places] of the people
and their ecutef and sometimes crazy fashion. Japanese festivals,
places and traditions are increasingly his subjects. Recently Goth
is also becoming more drawn to abstract images. |
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1974 - 1980 |
TV [Robert Knapp & Associates & ABC
TV in Sydney, Australia]. |
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1982 -
1985 |
Worked part time as a still photographer
[other photographer's studios]. |
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1983 |
Began own photographic studio.
Specialized in epeople picturesf - model's portfolios, publicity stills,
portraits and erotic art images. |
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1986 |
Several positions in schools as eartist in
residencef, photographic consultant and part time teacher. |
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1987 |
Taught Photography for TAFE. |
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1988 -
1993 |
Studied & graduated [NSW University -
Bachelor of Art Education]. |
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1989 |
Acquired gOld Time Portraitsh [sepia toned
photos of people wearing old costumes]. |
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1993 |
Re-located his photographic business to San
Francisco USA [brief visit to Japan en route]. |
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1998 |
Invited to Osaka Japan. Began photo jobs
and teaching English. Continued studio/photography in SF. |
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1999 |
Moved his ebasef from San Francisco to Osaka.
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2004 |
Works in his own company and school gGCGh.
Teaches private Photography classes, as well as Guitar and English.
Takes photos for Modelling portfolios, CD cover photos, portraits
and Art photos eon locationf and in his studio in Umeda, Osaka. Concentrating
on Art photography. Is currently compiling thousands of images he
has taken candidly on the streets and trains of Osaka of the people
and their ecutef and sometimes crazy fashion. |
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Australia. [See first part of gWork Historyh
above]
USA
Major Fashion shows: I Magnin [on the roof]. Day X. Wigstock
'96. Salon Techniques. Various smaller shows.
Events: Carlos Santana - Triton Hotel's inauguration of the
"Carlos Santana Suite". 5th Anniversary of Bondage A Go-go. Gay
Pride Parade. Castro Street Fair. Haight Street Fair, other SF street
fairs.
Various: photo assignments for clients. Claude 9. NTT Soft.
Shukan Diamond [Japanese business magazine].
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Japan
C.D. Jackets: Shizuru Ohtaka, for "Zukkoke" TV series. Sugami - "Sugami".
Publications: JAMCI magazine [Ishinha photos]. Ishinha's Book. Kenzo direct mail. Grandeur jewellery catalogues and Street Jack magazine.
Live shows: Shizuru Ohtaka @ Club Quatro and White Lion, Ishinha's yearly performance 1998 & 9. Sex Spilit Show [Club Dawn], SM Bondage Party [Rakan].
Events: Mukagawa Music Festival and various other festivals. Hair & Make up Show [Pias Building]. MOULIN ROUGE movie premiere party [Sam & Dave 5, Shinsaibashi]
Exhibitions: KYOTO INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE 2001. Kyoto Japan, 2001/11/13~18.
"Then and Now" - first solo exhibition. Osaka Japan 2004 Feb 11-16.
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